First off, Happy July 2025 everyone!
I’m starting July 2025 with a new book for you all! After a year and many months of working on it, I’m so excited to finally share it with you!
Are you ready to go on a magical adventure, July 14, 2020, through Friday, July 18, 2025? If so, let’s celebrate the release of my new book. Oh, and of course, prizes to win, too!!
Here Are The Dates And What To Expect:
(Each day, I’ll welcome questions or comments in the comment sections below for a chance for you to win prizes.)
*Title, cover, tagline, and the first paragraph of the back of my book will be revealed!
I’ll also discuss:
*Why this story was written.
*Question of the day.
*The second paragraph on the back of my book will be discussed. My characters have something very unexpected they have to do!
*We’ll also talk about how the images in this book were made, too.
*Question of the day.
*The third paragraph on my book revealed.
*We’ll discuss what my characters find.
*Question of the day.
*The fourth paragraph on the back of my book revealed.
*We’ll talk about more characters who evolve in this story.
*Question of the day.
*The fifth and last paragraph on the back of my book with the biggest question of them all! (If you have read this book, you’ll like this question, but please don’t tell.)
*Question of the day.
Here Are The Rules:
All you have to do is show up, Monday, through Friday to comment for a chance to win a $10.00 ecard from Amazon. Five people will be chosen.
USA players only. You must be 18 years or older and have a valid USA Amazon account since an ecard will be sent. (Sorry international friends. I learned the hard way how sometimes these ecards have a hard time sending.) With that being said, you also must have a valid email that you are willing to share through my email account at my Books by Rose email. (Please do not share your email here in my blog.) Let me know if you have any questions.
(Although this book launch will be announced on Facebook and other social media sites, it is not affiliated with them and only here at Books by Rose.)
FIVE winners will be announced Monday, July 21, 2025. (If winners do not respond within 72 hours of contact, I will have to move the winnings to the next person. Watch for a message from me, “Books by Rose,” Rosie Russell.
If You Can’t Attend My Launch, But Want My Book Now…(Spoiler Alert!)
If you cannot attend my book launch next week and you want to read my new book now, here are a few links to get you started.
► Amazon Hardcover ►Amazon Paperback ►Amazon Kindle
►Type the title of this book or Rosie Russell into your browser to find this book in other online stores.
► Libraries – This title contains an LCCN. Find this title to add to your bookshelves.
► Reviews welcomed. If you are in Goodreads, I’d love if you add it to your ► “Want to read shelf.” Thank you! ❤️
I will share some other books throughout the week from some very special authors who you may want to consider as you plan your winnings. You won’t want to miss looking up these books!
See you back here on Monday, July 14, 2025!
Goodreads Challenge 2025
As you can probably guess, I haven’t had much time to read like I normally do, but I did manage to get these books in.
These three books received 5 stars from me…
“The Business of Being a Writer, Second Edition,” by Jane Friedman is a comprehensive resource for writers who aspire to turn their passion into a profession.
I read and listened to her audiobook. It was best to absorb the wealth of information she provides in small increments.
Friedman guides writers by offering practical advice on how to build a personal platform, including valuable website information, too.
With her blend of research and practical wisdom, Friedman encourages writers, both beginners and veterans, to approach their careers with creativity and resilience. Her advice is easy to understand. “The Business of Being a Writer” is a keeper and serves as a roadmap for establishing a fulfilling and sustainable writing career.
I highly recommend this book to all writers. I wish I had read this one when I first started this journey.
Middle Grade Book
As an adult reading, “Bernice Buttman, Model Citizen,” by Niki Lenz, I gave it 5 stars.
It has lots and lots of clichés, which were clever and funny to move the story along.
I could see some of the situations mentioned in this story not so fitting for some groups. I’m curious what middle-grade readers thought of this book. I do think they would cheer for Bernice as she moves and grows through the story.
The descriptions of settings and characters did add humor to this tale.
Middle Grade Book
“Right Back at You,” by Carolyn Mackler has crafted a fun, interesting, and super relatable tale for Middle Grade readers about discovering that perfect friend… even if they happen to be from a different time!
Mason’s just trying to get through 2023. His parents are going through a hard time, and this kid at school just won’t leave him alone. He decides to write a letter to Albert Einstein, but things get a bit too real. He ends up tossing the letter into his closet.
The next day, he gets a letter from this girl named Talia, and guess what? She lives in 1987! She’s dealing with her own issues, too. (I won’t reveal her problems here. I don’t want to give that part away.)
She thought her friends, especially the one friend she grew up with, would support her. It turns out, the only one she can chat with is… a random boy from 2023.
This story is cleverly written and readers will learn a lot about how times have changed over the years.
That’s all I have for today.
Let us know about you and what plans you have for July. I hope you all had a wonderful 4th, and your summer is going as planned.
Until Monday,
Happy July and Happy Summer!
As always,
Happy reading,
Rosie